How to travel from Naxos to Kefalonia, Greece
The distance between Naxos and Kefalonia is around 463km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Naxos to Kefalonia by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kefalonia → Naxos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Kefallinia (EFL).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€295($295)
+ 1 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Paros and then to Piraeus then take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Poros.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naxos and Kefalonia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naxos to Kefalonia by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).
The distance between Naxos and Kefalonia is around 463km (287 miles).
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Naxos and Kefalonia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Naxos to Kefalonia is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Naxos and Kefalonia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naxos and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naxos and Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Naxos and Kefalonia. Flights depart from Naxos Is (JNX) and arrive at Kefallinia (EFL) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Naxos to Kefalonia. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Naxos to Kefalonia typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Naxos Is (JNX) and and arrive into Kefallinia (EFL).
The closest major airport to Kefalonia is Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) (EFL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Kefalonia. Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) and Aktion Airport (PVK) (PVK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naxos to Kefalonia. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Kefallinia (EFL). instead which will take 1h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naxos to Kefalonia is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naxos and Kefalonia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1h 55m | €295($295) | on demand | 463km (287 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 40m | €250($250) | 4 times a week | 569km (354 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, bus | 10h 25m | €165($165) | twice a week | 567km (352 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 10h 60m | €125($125) | twice daily | 607km (377 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naxos and Kefalonia
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
KTEL Kefallonia
Bus companies
KTEL Achaias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Kefalonia
The following major airports near Kefalonia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Kefalonia
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Kefalonia
Aktion Airport (PVK)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Kefalonia